BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Quality Management
Course code: WD055
What is the BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Quality Management course?
The BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Quality Management is a one year honours degree course, following the BSc in Biotechnology. There is a major emphasis in this course on modern areas of biology such as molecular biology and analytical methods used in pharmaceutical and food industries.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course have a wide variety of opportunities open to them, including further study. Career development to laboratory management is enhanced by studies in Information Technology and Quality Management. Some of the areas of employment are listed below:
- Analytical, food and pharmaceutical industries
- Production, quality assurance or research and development
Follow on Study
- Secondary teaching (taking the H.Dip in Education at another institution)
- Postgraduate studies leading to MSc or PhD which can be undertaken at WIT or elsewhere
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Total Quality Management Protein Biotechnology Research Methods Bioanalytical Methods Applied Enzymology Recombinant DNA Technology & Bioinformatics |
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Research Project (Double module) Bioanalysis (Practical) Molecular Biology & Medicine Cell Factories |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Quality Management
Course Code: WD055
Course Level: 8
Duration: 1 year add-on
Course Entry
To apply for this course you must hold a BSc in Biotechnology or equivalent.
For further information
Course Leader: Margery Godinho BSc, PhD
Email: mgodinho@wit.ie
